Description: What is it like to work in contracts at Lockheed Martin?

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What does this role look like?

Responsible for managing a team of Contracts professionals within the National Security Space (NSS) Line of Business. Candidate will have leadership responsibility for all aspects of pre-acquisition activities and contract negotiation and management, including development of efficient acquisition and contracting strategies in partnership with internal and external customer counterparts. Candidate will serve as a valued business leader and partner with business development, program management, functional counterparts and NSS contracts leadership to drive creative and competitive contracting approaches. Responsible for driving creative contractual strategies and an innovative mind-set across the diverse business portfolio. Will interface regularly with external customers to resolve challenges and support mission success.

Must be a self-starter, able to work in a team environment, and provide leadership to the team. Candidate must develop and maintain good working relationships, and be adept at dealing with customers, program team members, and industry peers, including senior management. Must be able to work effectively and independently in a dynamic complex environment. Must be flexible and able to establish priorities for multiple tasks. Candidate should display excellent problem solving, creativity in finding better ways to achieve goals, and a desire to assist in growing the business and gaining efficiencies to help improve financial results as well as customer satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications:

• Contracting or negotiation or management experiences
• Negotiating with both internal and external customers to support business objectives
• Ability to work with procurement regulations or FAR/DFARS or other transaction authority (OTAs) in all aspects of the contract life cycle or anything else similar
• Experience with different Contract Types FFP or FPIF or CPAF or CPFF or T&M or any other contract types
• Top Secret Clearance required

Desired Skills:

• Leadership (management) experience
• Significant FAR/ DFARS experience
• Collaborative and creative contracting approach to novel and challenging dynamics
• Ability to provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and support to members of the team in a fast-paced environment
• Significant experience with USG procurement regulations in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close-out.
• TS/ SCI clearance
• 8+ years of related experience

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $111,700 - $196,880. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $128,400 - $222,640. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Contracts

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First